The South African Under-17 men’s national team will depart for Qatar today ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The South African Football Association (SAFA) finally released the squad on Wednesday night, with just four days before their first match. Vela Khumalo’s team is in Group A and will face Bolivia (3 November), hosts Qatar (6 November) and Italy (9 November). None of the teams in Group A were at the last U17 World Cup in 2023. The SA U17 coach,…

The Proteas Women recorded a 125-run victory over England on Wednesday to reach their first-ever Cricket World Cup final. South Africa booked their place in the World Cup 2025 final with a massive 125-run victory over England at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, India, on Wednesday. The Proteas scripted history in Guwahati to reach their first World Cup final and will face the winner of the second semi-final between India and Australia that will take place on Thursday in Navi…

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has let go of Chipolopolo head coach Avram Grant ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In an official statement released on Wednesday, FAZ confirmed that the decision was reached through a mutual agreement between the two parties. “The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has agreed to mutually separate with Zambia Senior Men’s National Team coach Avram Grant. The two parties agreed to mutually separate with FAZ wishing Mr. Grant the…

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Boks coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the opening match of the November Internationals. Erasmus named 16 players in his matchday squad that featured in the team’s 29-27 victory against Argentina in their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash earlier this month, which saw them clinch the title for the second year in a row. Three…

Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after beating DR Congo 1-0 in a second-leg qualifier (2-1 on aggregate) played at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday night. The South African senior women’s national team officially qualified for the continental tournament after a dramatic 1–0 victory courtesy of a lone strike from Thembi Kgatlana. After drawing 1–1 in Kinshasa during the first leg last week, Banyana Banyana entered the return fixture with a…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the squad to face Zambia in a friendly international next month. Broos has picked 36 players in the preliminary squad, which will be trimmed to 23 players in the coming days. Bafana Bafana will host Chipolopolo at a venue yet to be confirmed on 14 November, during the FIFA international break. Both teams will use the friendly as part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in…

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has been appointed as Vice President of the International Boxing Association (IBA), marking a rare transition from sporting legend to sports governor on the world stage. The appointment, made official during the IBA Board of Directors meeting held in Manila, Phillipines, positions Pacquiao at the heart of boxing’s next chapter as the organization pushes forward its Golden Era — a drive to professionalize the sport, expand athlete opportunities, and keep boxing free from political interference.…

The draw for the fifth edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League has produced exciting and well-balanced matchups. The opening match will feature a North African clash between FC Masar and AS FAR in Ismailia, Egypt. The tournament is set for 8 – 21 November in Egypt across two venues: the Suez Canal Stadium and the Right to Dream Stadium. The draw was held at the CAF headquarters in Cairo on Monday. The competition kicks off with a Group A…

Bafana Bafana and Burnley striker Lyle Foster’s second Premier League goal this season could prove to be one of the most important for the Lancashire club. The 25-year-old came off the bench against Wolverhampton Wanderers to net a winner at the death for a 3-2 win at the Molineux Stadium on Sunday to hand Burnley maximum points, a result that moved the Clarets up to 16th spot and out of the relegation zone nine matches into the season. “I feel…

Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly and South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are some of the big guns that have made it to the group stage of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. As per CAF, the race to reach the group stage has produced 14 confirmed qualifiers, with two remaining berths to be decided next week. Record 12-time Champions League winners Al Ahly continued their relentless pursuit of a 13th crown, advancing after a professional 2–0 aggregate victory over Aigle Noir. In…